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Feb 25, 2026
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that four engine-makers have been awarded initial conceptual design awards for the second increment of CCA.
Feb 24, 2026
The USAF needs to press forward on modernizing its airlift fleet after being too slow on progress to replace its C-17 and C-5 fleet, a top official argues.
Feb 24, 2026
President Trump is fighting hard again for his tariffs on imported goods and doubling down on trade wars; aerospace and defense should not be surprised when it is used as a bargaining chip again.
Feb 24, 2026
The Algerian Air Force has made recapitalizing its fighter fleet a top priority, especially given the retirement of the MiG‑25 in 2021 and the planned withdrawal of the aging Su‑24 fleet, with plans to expand the inventory to around 120 aircraft by 2035.
Feb 24, 2026
The Department of the Air Force wants to test its ability to fuse sensor data from across the Defense Department via a series of exercises.
Feb 24, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives failed to approve the Senate-passed bill that calls for a widespread ADS-B In mandate.
Feb 24, 2026
The U.S. Air Force will continue the two Boeing E-7A Wedgetail rapid prototypes.
Feb 24, 2026
MTU would like to keep an engine partnership with its French and Spanish partners on FCAS going, regardless of what happens to the fighter element of the program.